How many Virgin Points to fly to Chicago?
Lowest observed Flying Club rates for London to Chicago (ORD). Economy, Premium, Upper Class.
Verified October 2026
TL;DR
London to Chicago in Economy starts at 25,000 Virgin Points off-peak one-way; Upper Class from 95,000 points. Virgin uses dynamic pricing — these are the lowest rates we've observed.
Economy
25,000 pts
Off-peak one-way (lowest)
Premium Economy
45,000 pts
Off-peak one-way (lowest)
Upper Class
95,000 pts
Off-peak one-way (lowest)
Complete pricing table
One-way Virgin Points — London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD)
| Cabin | Off-Peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
|
Economy
Light / Delight
|
25,000 | 45,000 |
|
Premium Economy
Premium
|
45,000 | 65,000 |
|
Upper Class
Business
|
95,000 | 115,000 |
Off-peak vs peak dates
- Off-peak: January to mid-March, mid-April to May, September to November.
- Peak: School holidays, Christmas, Easter, summer (June–August).
Booking strategy
- Book 355 days out — Virgin releases reward inventory exactly 355 days before departure.
- Pick off-peak dates — significant points savings.
- Stay flexible — check multiple departure dates for better availability.
Need More Points?
Earn bonus points with these credit card offers
Can't find availability at your current points balance? These credit cards earn points you can put towards your next flight.
The Platinum Card from American Express
Personal · Annual fee $895
175,000 points
after $12,000 in 6 months
- Airline incidentals credit ($200)
- Uber credit ($200)
- Lounge access
American Express Gold Card
Personal · Annual fee $325
100,000 points
after $8,000 in 6 months
- Dining credit ($120)
- Resy credit ($100)
- Dunkin credit ($84)
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Personal · Annual fee $795
100,000 points
after $6,000 in 3 months
- Annual Travel Credit ($300)
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit ($120)
- The Edit Hotel Credit ($500)
Chase Ink Business Preferred®
Business · Annual fee $95
100,000 Ultimate Rewards points
after $8,000 in purchases in the first 3 months
- 3x points on travel & shipping
- 3x points on advertising
- 3x points on internet/cable/phone
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Personal · Annual fee $95
75,000 points
after $5,000 in 3 months
- Hotel credit ($50)
- DoorDash DashPass
- Peloton credit ($60)
Capital One Venture Rewards
Personal · Annual fee $95
75,000 points
after $4,000 in 3 months
- Capital One Travel credit ($300)
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FAQ — flying to Chicago
How many Virgin Points for a return flight to Chicago?
Economy: 50,000 points off-peak or 90,000 points peak, plus taxes. Upper Class: 190,000 points off-peak or 230,000 points peak.
Can I earn Virgin Points on this route?
Yes — earn Flying Club points on Virgin or Delta SkyTeam partner flights. Number earned depends on fare class and Flying Club tier.
When should I book?
Book exactly 355 days out when Virgin releases new award inventory. Off-peak dates give the best value. Check multiple dates around your preferred travel period.
Are there extra fees for booking online?
Virgin doesn't charge online booking fees, but you'll pay taxes, fees, and carrier charges in addition to your points. These vary by route and cabin.
Flying BA instead?
Compare Avios pricing for Chicago.
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